Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 775: Girl, You Always Bring Me Surprises

Chapter 775: Chapter 775: Girl, You Always Bring Me Surprises

Huo Junxin was as angry as a raging lion, his hatred infecting every member of the Huo family.

With a slight lift of her lids, Huo Yunjiao addressed the Huo family, her thin lips parting slightly, "Everything second brother experienced today, I will reciprocate tenfold to the royal family of Fuluo."

Looking at the old patriarch of the Huo family, her calm and restrained eyes reassured him, "If we are to strike them, we must ensure our own safety."

The old patriarch’s lips twitched, then gradually closed, ultimately choosing not to say more.

Huo Hongxing, Uncle Huo, and Huo Junxin took the patriarch’s silence as agreement, realizing that the matter was almost settled.

Huo Yunjiao understood as well, following his statement with assurance, "Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Brother, rest assured, there won’t be a situation where we suffer substantial losses to deal a small blow to our enemies."

The old patriarch’s face was full of worry, his wise gaze staring at his youngest grandson, "Have you made up your mind?"

Huo Yunjiao gently nodded his head.

His expression was calm, but there was a firm determination in his sharp, peach blossom eyes.

The old patriarch sat up straight, his whole body emanating a sharp aura, his once-clouded eyes shining black.

He stated gravely, "Then carry on with it, we must show the cost of harming the Huo family."

It had been years since anyone had dared to hurt the main branch of the Huo family.

Throughout these years, the Huo family had experienced numerous covert assassination attempts, but nobody truly dared to harm the main branch. Any small skirmishes were simply tests.

The Fuluo kingdom had truly angered all members of the Huo family’s main branch this time.

Even the usually peaceful old patriarch didn’t say much anymore.

Huo Hongxing glanced at Uncle Huo next to him, both revealing deep meanings in their eyes.

Huo Hongxing encouraged his son, "Jiaojiao, do what you want to do. If the Huo family doesn’t make a stand after Arong was hurt like this, won’t anyone dare to step on us in the future?"

Uncle Huo affirmed as well, "Jiaojiao, I am awaiting your good news."

Huo Junxin walked to Huo Yunjiao’s side, patting his shoulder, "I’ll deal with those old fellows in the cabinet, just give me a heads-up if anything comes up."

Huo Yunjiao nodded and finally stopped spinning the Buddha beads around his wrist.

With the support of his elders, he had nothing to worry about.

Killing inevitably brings karmic retribution.

Who would want to be burdened by karma unless it was a last resort?

Huo Yunjiao lowered his head to look at the Buddha beads on his wrist, the once brilliant and transparent beads now dimmed day by day.

Qin Ruan was standing behind Huo Yunjiao.

She suppressed her shock, her piercing gaze glued to the tall figure that entered her sight.

Her eyes held no fear, only heartache and an indescribable complexity.

Even though Huo Yunjiao was standing close to her, there was a distance between them, as if they were separated by thousands of miles.

Feeling a gaze on her, Qin Ruan moved her gaze from Huo Yunjiao and searched for the source of this imposing stare.

It was the old patriarch watching her.

Perhaps accustomed to looking down on others, the patriarch’s gaze commanded a certain authoritative air.

The patriarch’s gaze was heavy and his wise eyes held emotions that Qin Ruan couldn’t understand.

Suddenly, Huo Yunjiao moved.

He came over to Qin Ruan, wrapped his arm around her waist, and said softly to the Huo family, "Ruanruan just returned from outside, and the children have nobody looking after them. Let’s let her go home."

Seeing his grandson protecting his daughter-in-law, the sharp pressure the old patriarch had against Qin Ruan quickly faded.

He squinted his eyes and motioned, "Go."

With his arm still around Qin Ruan’s waist, Huo Yunjiao guided her towards the door.

Qin Ruan slowed her steps, leaning in to whisper in his ear, "I want to see Yirong."

She didn’t feel at ease leaving at this time and was worried about Huo Yirong getting hurt.

She had never encountered Gu poison before, but if the Gongsun family couldn’t save him, perhaps she could try.

Huo Yunjiao stopped in his tracks, his deep-set eyes bearing down on Qin Ruan.

"Are you not afraid?"

Qin Ruan asked in confusion, "Afraid of what?"

The fingers resting on Huo Yunjiao’s waist quivered slightly. "Aren’t you afraid of me? Or my grandfather?"

"Why should I be afraid?" Qin Ruan appeared nonplussed.

Huo Yunjiao’s eyes flickered, and the emotionless expression on his face suddenly softened.

He stared at Qin Ruan with a tender and indulgent gaze, accompanied by a dash of admiration.

Qin Ruan sensed his improved mood. The whole affair felt strange to her.

The corner of Huo Yunjiao’s mouth curved into a pleased arc. He lightly tapped her nose and uttered appreciatively, "You always manage to surprise me."

He had underestimated Qin Ruan.

This girl was unlike others.

She was clear-headed, devoid of the uncertainty common among young individuals.

She possessed an unyielding sense of goodness, along with a tempered heart that despised evil.

It was precisely this uniqueness embedded in her bones that prompted him to cultivate her potential, willingly paving her path.

Frantic footsteps sounded from behind. Qin Ruan turned round to see the elders of the Huo family, including the old Family Head and Huo Hongxing, swiftly approaching the upstairs.

A group of people descended from upstairs, at the forefront was the grim-looking Gongsun Yibo.

Huo Yunjiao also noticed the Gongsun clan descending.

Seeing their grim faces, he tightened his grip around Qin Ruan’s waist and his voice deepened, "It seems we can’t leave now."

Once Gongsun Yibo descended, his gaze found Huo Yunjiao’s position amid the crowd.

Catching the serious gaze of Huo Yunjiao, Gongsun Yibo expressed an apology, subtly shaking his head.

Huo Junxin approached and locked gazes with Gongsun Yibo, "Yibo, how is Arong?" His voice quivered noticeably when he noticed the subtle head-shake.

Gongsun Yibo frowned, then whispered, "Huo Junxin’s case of Toxic Insect Poisoning is quite complicated, not easy to resolve."

He didn’t say it was fatal, merely difficult - there could still be a solution.

The elder Huo leaned on his dragon-headed cane and asked, "What are the odds?"

Gongsun Yibo pursed his lips, then thoughtfully said, "If we can find the right healer, the chance of success is 100%. If we can’t, there’s no chance."

Having always been focused on antiques and hence clueless about the Toxic Insect Poison, Huo Junxin asked directly, "What kind of healer?"

When asked to explain ’healer,’ Gongsun Yibo was at a loss. It couldn’t be explained in a few words.

Huo Yunjiao encircled Qin Ruan’s waist and walked over, his gaze fixed on Gongsun Yibo’s troubled expression, "Which type of Toxic Insect did my elder brother contract?" His voice was deep and cold.

Upon bringing up the Toxic Insect, Gongsun Yibo’s voice was filled with fury, "It’s the Sun-Devouring Venomous Insect from Fuluo Country. This poison only targets men and the insect resides in his body, making it impossible to drive out.

The victim of this insect suffers constant hemorrhage at first, and experiences intolerable level 12 pain daily, akin to the pain of childbirth. Only when the victim’s life force is depleted, does the insect break out from the flesh."

"How monstrous!" Huo Junxin trembled with rage, "The Royal Family of Fuluo Country has gone too far!"

Upon hearing this, the elderly Huo visibly slumped. His old body seemed unable to remain standing.

If Huo Hongxing had not steadied him, he might have collapsed.

Huo Yirong was consumed with anger. He was both furious and grief-stricken for his brother. His eyes were bloodshot and turning red.

Huo Yunjiao shut his eyes tightly, masking the ferocity that lurked within. His lips were pressed into a thin line.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze regained its usual indifference.

He asked Gongsun Yibo, "Where do we find the healer you mentioned earlier?" His voice was frigid.

Gongsun Yibo showed a pained expression, "There are many people who could potentially save Huo Yirong, but the process is extremely cruel. Most people wouldn’t be able to bear it."

Looking at the anxious faces of the Huo family, he continued, "The Sun-Devouring Venomous Insect, as its name implies, is eating away at Huo Yirong’s yang energy.

If a woman is infected with the corresponding Toxic Insect that feeds off yin energies and we daily water Huo Yirong’s Sun-Devouring Venomous Insect with her blood, which shares the scent of the yin-consuming insect, the creature will slowly be attracted to its feminine counterpart and it will reduce the harm being inflicted on Huo Yirong’s body.

When the male and female insects are stirred with desire to mate, it’s the opportunity to lure the Sun-Devouring Venomous Insect out of Huo Yirong’s body.

This is currently the only method we at the Gongsun family know of that can save Huo Yirong."

Huo Junxin furrowed his brow, asking, "Doesn’t the Gongsun family have this yin-consuming Toxic Insect?"

Gongsun Yibo laughed softly, "We do, but we lack a host for this insect – a woman, untouched by a man, is required."